Warm weather forecast for ‘Cup Day’ tomorrow

Warm weather forecast for ‘Cup Day’ tomorrow

Weather forecasters are predicting a balmy 20 degrees Celsius tomorrow for the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington Raceway.

History could be made when champion Canterbury pacer Terror To Love, who has won the race the last three years, lines up for an unprecedented four in a row.

A crowd of more than 20,000 is expected at Addington for the prestigious feature race, and Christchurch City Council is reminding punters that an alcohol ban will be in place in and around Addington Raceway and Events Centre from 9am to 10pm tomorrow.

The police-enforced ban applies to the area bounded by Blenheim Road, Moorhouse Avenue, Lincoln Road, Wrights Road and Matipo Street.

Christchurch City Council Events Development Manager Richard Attwood says the Council is promoting a responsible attitude to drinking during New Zealand Cup and Show Week.

“The liquor ban is just one of a wide range of initiatives from Addington Raceway designed to ensure a safe and enjoyable festival environment,” he says.

“Addington’s Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day is one of the busiest days of the year for Canterbury, and it’s in everyone’s interests that all race-goers act sensibly so that everyone can enjoy the day.”

For more information about what is happening in Christchurch this week, and to purchase tickets for all the festival events, visit www.nzcupandshow.co.nz

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